Just Ordered Tune and LS7 Coil Upgrade

[Crumbi]

I so far only had the dealer installed exhaust and air intake. There was a small noticeable difference in the acceleration after that when switching between Sonics.

This will be the first tune I have ever done so I am excited. I also want to get the carbon fiber hood later this year. I am excited to see how the car preforms!

 

[BNRacing]

You'll love it! Thanks for your business

 

[mja]

Life will never be the same after you've had your first tune

 

[Crumbi]

Just got the tune. Looks like the Coil will come at some later date. Time to follow all these steps!

 

[JudgeDreadLocks]

I have a quick question that I didn't think warranted a new thread, sorry to thread-jack if this is inappropriate. Does the tune include a canned tune to get started or I have to wait until Jerry sends me my base tune before I can 'unleash the beast'?

 

[Crumbi]

You have to wait for the base tune. It took about 2-3 days for me to get it. I just sent my log in this morning for review.

 

[JudgeDreadLocks]

Gotcha, got my base tune yesterday. Now I have another problem. As soon as I start driving with the tune, I get a Code 84 with a reduced power light. Is this common? I flashed back to stock after data logging, but I also got a service light(car with wrench light) on my dash as well. Went away after I flashed back to stock. Anything to worry about?

 

[BNRacing]

Gotcha, got my base tune yesterday. Now I have another problem. As soon as I start driving with the tune, I get a Code 84 with a reduced power light. Is this common? I flashed back to stock after data logging, but I also got a service light(car with wrench light) on my dash as well. Went away after I flashed back to stock. Anything to worry about?

This should be fixed, sent an update yesterday

 

[JudgeDreadLocks]

This should be fixed, sent an update yesterday

Hey Jerry, didn't get an update, only the base tune. Are you sure you sent it to the correct email?

 

[BNRacing]

PM me your email address, I thought I replied to your email with a fix yesterday

 

[JudgeDreadLocks]

PM sent. Did you update the tune as well? I'm curious to know if it was actually reducing power, because I definitely noticed a change in performance, and I didn't notice a loss in power.

 

[Crumbi]

Oh gosh, mine has been running pretty well. I left the base tune on my car for the past few days. It has been a joke going around that I will hear back from my log file with, "Everything is fine as long as you have not been driving with the base tune. Here is a new one."

I am not sure if I have to go through this again once the LS7 Coil finally ships or not. I imagine there will be new instructions.

 

[JudgeDreadLocks]

That's good to hear, hopefully I'll be back in action in no time.

Another question. Is flashing back to stock as simple as flashing the stock engine and trans tune? I'm going to service my car this Thursday, just want to make sure they don't see anything.

 

[Crumbi]

That is what I was guessing but it would be nice to know for sure.

 

[BNRacing]

That's good to hear, hopefully I'll be back in action in no time.

Another question. Is flashing back to stock as simple as flashing the stock engine and trans tune? I'm going to service my car this Thursday, just want to make sure they don't see anything.

Yep!

 

[JudgeDreadLocks]

Yep!

Cool, thanks for the confirmation.

I had another question, I read somewhere that your ticket system puts you to the back of the line if you update the thread. Is that the same with emailing the data log email? What's the best way to reach you without disrupting my place in 'line'?

 

[BNRacing]

Cool, thanks for the confirmation.

I had another question, I read somewhere that your ticket system puts you to the back of the line if you update the thread. Is that the same with emailing the data log email? What's the best way to reach you without disrupting my place in 'line'?

Yeah it's the same. If you need something asap, just email customersupport@badnewsracing.net

 

[Crumbi]

Car is running great. Thanks Jerry for the final tune files. Just in time to test it at Auto Cross on Sunday. It is near San Antonio if any other Sonics wanted to show up.

Now I can't wait for the LS7 coil to arrive!

 

[Crumbi]

LS7 coil upgrade just shipped. Can't wait to get this on and finally get my car on a dyno again. It will be nice to see the difference from my last one that only had a dealer installed exhaust and air intake.

Any guesses on what the wheel hp will be this time? Last time it was around 122.

 

[djsm]

That awesome still waiting on mine to ship 2 weeks later still waiting.